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Out Of Comfort Zone
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Out Of Comfort Zone

Cutting Edge Business Lessons Based on Sports Psychology from the Experience of an Extreme Swimmer

Deniz Kayadelen, 2020
First Edition: 2020 more...


Editorial Rating

8

Qualities

  • Applicable
  • Concrete Examples
  • Inspiring

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Extreme swimmer and business psychologist Deniz Kayadelen tells the unvarnished story of how she moved out of her comfort zone and into her growth zone. Whether it’s transcending physical limitations by swimming the cold waters of the English Channel, or overcoming psychological stressors by moving from Frankfurt to Johannesburg, Kayadelen knows what it’s like to face your fears and move beyond them. In an inspiring narrative, she offers encouragement and tips for how you can do the same.

Take-Aways

  • The process of personal growth moves through three stages: comfort, out of comfort and growth.
  • Sports teach skills like endurance, resilience and collaboration that can be applied to other areas of your life.
  • Overcome limiting beliefs by trying new things and trusting yourself.

About the Author

Deniz Kayadelen is a business psychologist, head of Talent Management at Ernst & Young, and an extreme swimmer who has earned multiple national and international awards.


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    D. R. 2 months ago
    Tomar riesgos, aventurarse a hacer cosas nuevas, abren un mondo de posibilidades a los que no se tiene acceso desde tu lugar confortable. Definitivamente hay que arriesgarse.

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